c.1875 Man Print - Ethnographic Heads - Hand-Coloured Anthropological Portraits - 9.75 x 6.25 in

This original hand-coloured print depicts fifteen ethnographic portraits of men from different cultures. It measures 9.75 x 6.25 inches and was sourced from a 19th-century natural history volume. Published around 1830 by Blackie & Son at Glasgow. > The plate features five rows of detailed head-and-shoulder views of men, each numbered and coloured with golden jewellery and varied hairstyles. The central label reads “MAN” with plate marks “NII IX” (left) and “PLATE LXXVI.” (right), and delicate hand-colouring highlights the attire and adornments of each figure. > > Transcription of all text: > Top left: “NH IX.” • Centre: “MAN” • Top right: “PLATE LXXVI.” > Bottom centre: “Published by Blackie & Son, Glasgow.” • Lower right: “Jol. Jour. Sc.” > > Hand-coloured print . > > Face and Verso show age toning, light foxing, and on verso a pencilled “J” in the upper corner; no additional text. Visit https://www.etsy.com/c/prints/people for other exciting People prints. Background The study of human varieties was central to 19th-century natural history, with publishers such as Blackie & Son. About Your Purchase: - Your purchase is this ORIGINAL antique hand-coloured engraving print. No modern reprints, reproductions, or copies. - this prints is sold mounted. Condition: Good antique condition with light foxing, free of tears or repairs. Returns & Shipping - Returns: No-questions-asked within 14 days provided in the same condition as dispatched; buyer pays return shipping. - Packing: All prints are securely packaged in a clear bag with a board-backed envelope, further reinforced with recycled cardboard. - Dispatched via Royal Mail Tracked 24/48 (and Royal Mail Tracked International) with: - UK delivery within 1–3 days - US/EU delivery within 5–12 days - Rest-of-world delivery within 7–21 days